Glaze:

Directions

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Combine flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt in bowl. Beat butter and sugar in large bowl until creamy. Beat in egg and almond extract until fluffy. Stir in flour mixture and almonds. Knead to form ball. Divide in half; keep unused half wrapped, refrigerated.

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Heat oven to 350 degrees F.

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Break off heaping tablespoons of dough; roll into 1-1/2-inch balls. On unfloured surface, roll each into 12-inch rope. Shape into pretzels. Place on ungreased baking sheets. Repeat with remaining dough.